In My Opinion

I am not one to be very vocal about my political views. I will share with you, if you ask, but I have never pushed my views on another (perhaps to my own detriment).
However, today is different. Feel free to skip this post, but I feel that I need to share what this new act of Congress affects me on a personal level. Now first of all, I know that most of the medical aspects of this bill do not go into affect until 2014, however, I think we can look even at some of the past to portray the future.

If this bill had been passed just 7 years ago, Ronnie would have been affected. See our firstborn was born with 1 and only 1 result of Cerebral Palsy. The doctors couldn't not explain to us why he only had one symptom, but they were very clear that the lack of movement in his left groin had only been seen in CP patients. Without going into a lot of detail, I am confident that had Ronnie been born under this new system of health care, he would not have had the surgery he needed to walk and run. See this new bill will put Ronnie (and those born like him - or even with more severe problems) up in front of a panel which will decide if being only hours old he is a valuable enough individual to undergo testing and treatment. Those individuals will dictate to parents whether or not their children are "important" enough to continue with those needed procedures.

If that doesn't convince you, think about this. My dad, nearly 12 years ago, researched to find the best orthopaedic around. He did his homework because he knew that his little girl (only 18 at the time) needed a very important hip replacement surgery. He found the best in Dr. Fisher at FWO. For my second surgery 2 years ago, I was denied coverage because he was in Indiana and we lived in Ohio. Even though know one would cover me to have the 2nd surgery with him, it was a decision we made based on how important the surgery was and our trust in Fisher as a doctor.

One more example, my mom, as you know has been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. At 60 years old she is past what the government would call her prime. I am 99% sure that under this new health care bill mom would either be denied any treatment or for certain she would be told where to have the treatment (which would not necessarily be the best facility).

We, not only as Christians, but as Americans need to stand up and take back our freedoms. I am sad to think about what kind of country my four children will grow up and raise my grandchildren in. It is time we stand up and start acting like Americans.

"If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14